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Rabi士 al-Awwal
or Rabi-ul-Awal or Rabi鈥�-ul-Awwal [ rob-ee ahl ah-wawl ]
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Rabi士 al-Awwal is the third month of the Islamic calendar.
Arabic words are transliterated in various ways, and Rabi士 al-Awwal is sometimes spelled as Rabi-ul-Awal, Rabi鈥�-ul-Awwal, or in other ways.
It comes between the months of Safar and Rabi式 al-Thani (also known as Rabi式 al-Akhir).
Rabi士 al-Awwal is thought to be the birth month of the Prophet Muhammad, which is observed during the month on the holy day known as Mawlid. In some places, such as Pakistan, this celebration is observed throughout the entire month.
鈿�When is Rabi士 al-Awwal?
Because the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar (on which dates depend on the sighting of a new moon), the corresponding dates during which it is observed vary from year to year. In 2023, Rabi士 al-Awwal is expected to begin on September 16 or 17 (depending on location and the sighting of the moon), and end on October 13 or 14. In 2024, it is expected to begin on September 4 or 5 and end on October 3 or 4.
Where does Rabi士 al-Awwal come from?
In Arabic, Rabi士 al-Awwal literally translates to 鈥渢he first spring.鈥� (Rabi士 al-Awwal can coincide with spring, but because the Islamic calendar is a lunar calendar, the month gradually moves throughout the seasons.)
Muhammad鈥檚 journey from Mecca to Medina and his death are also said to have taken place during Rabi士 al-Awwal.
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- The Prophet Muhammad鈥檚 journey from Mecca to Medina is known as Hijra, among other transliterations from Arabic, including Hijrah, Hegira, and Hejira (all from an Arabic word meaning 鈥渇light鈥� or 鈥渄eparture鈥�). It is thought to have taken place during the month of Rabi士 al-Awwal in 622 c.e., which in Islam is considered the start of the Muslim era.
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